Quick Dips
Curated topical articles on the Blue Economy
Grantly Galland, The PEW Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Commission should adopt modern oversight strategy and improve transparency throughout the supply chain.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture
Are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) effective? Yes, but not as well as we thought, a new study finds.
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Grace Garwood, Food Institute Fisheries & Aquaculture
When it comes to sustainable food sources, kelp checks all the right boxes. But are U.S. consumers ready to embrace it as a main course?
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture
A guest blog by Dodon Yamin from MARI Oceans and Paddy Tarbuck from Sea Green.
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World Ocean Initiative, The Economist Group Fisheries & Aquaculture
The World Ocean Summit heard about the latest innovations to accelerate the sustainable development of aquaculture.
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The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
A new science-based tool, the first of its kind, will help Connecticut rebuild its wild oyster beds.
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Kim Harrisberg, Thomson Reuters Foundation Fisheries & Aquaculture
Zanzibari women are learning how to swim and farm natural sponges that can withstand climate shocks and protect their income.
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World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
A recent webinar discussed the use of blockchain in reducing fraud and unsustainable practices in the seafood supply chain.
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This project aims to help agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing organizations identify likely material topics, improving the way they disclose and manage their impacts.
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Dawn Borg Costanzi & Elaine Young, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Parties to the Port State Measures Agreement will use new platforms to coordinate efforts against illicit activity and strengthen fisheries health.
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Jennifer Bushman Fisheries & Aquaculture
The world’s fish stocks are being depleted at an alarming rate. With over 4.6 million fishing boats in the water worldwide, the oceans are fished 90% fished to capacity. Thankfully, the news is not all bad.
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Chiara Cecchini, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
From ready-made snacks to algae, cacti and grains, options for climate beneficial foods are increasing.
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Emily Pidgeon, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
Mangroves protect coastlines, protect biodiversity and protect local livelihoods - yet humanity has failed to protect them.
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Maddie Stone, The Guardian Energy Solutions Fisheries & Aquaculture
Fishermen say their concerns, from safety issues to how offshore wind will alter the ocean environment, aren’t being meaningfully considered by regulators
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The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
A new research project aims to quantify the ecosystem services provided by Ireland’s shellfish aquaculture sector.
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Tiffany Duong, EcoWatch Fisheries & Aquaculture
San Diego-based sustainable seafood creator BlueNalu has been selected to compete in the semifinal round of the next XPRIZE Foundation Challenge – Feed the Next Billion.
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Jurgenne Primavera, The Pew Charitable Trusts Fisheries & Aquaculture
Pew marine fellow Jurgenne Primavera shares insights from decades spent studying and protecting these vital coastal habitats.
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Laura Paddison, The Current Fisheries & Aquaculture
In 20-year study, scientists find coastal planting can rebuild damaged ocean ecosystem.
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Johnny Wood, World Economic Forum Fisheries & Aquaculture
While the world’s growing appetite for seafood may be good news for the fishing industry, overfishing is endangering some marine species and driving others to the verge of extinction.
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Tanja Hoel & Dylan Howell, The Fish Site Fisheries & Aquaculture
Two of the team from Hatch Innovation Services* reflect on the key considerations to make before investing in land-based salmon farming.
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